Backward Point Cricket Podcast

Pakistan has lost 3 T20i matches in a row vs NZ also losing the series in the process. Let's talk about it. 🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Pakistan have lost the series 3-0

4:24 - Shaheen chooses to bowl first in all 3 matches

8:50 - Shaheen's bowling and captaincy

15:50 - Why is Usama Mir so bad, are we missing Shadab Khan and do we have a replacement for him?

22:26 - Saim Ayub blistering start and is Babar Azam a selfish player?

31:19 - Pakistan's middle order flopping and is Azam Khan international cricket material?

42:18 - Why this upcoming PSL will be critical for Pakistan and looking ahead. 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

This episode features Shayan Ahmed who is Pakistan's most prominent go pro cricket Youtuber. We talk to him about his journey as a creator, where he aspires his channel to go there are also a lot of random cricket chats as outlined in the timestamps below. Please note this episode was shot in June 2023. 🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro (this episode was shot in June 2023)

2:12 - Shayan's inspiration and how he started his channel

14:12 - Shayan's equipment, love from Indian fans and handling hate comments

26:40 - What does Shayan do when he doesn't score and the time he was threatened

34:17 - Shayan's initial Youtube days, GoPro cricket content creators

38:58 - What league Shayan plays and thoughts on Pakistan's domestic cricket

46:48 - Comparing Pakistani youngsters with Indians

50:22 - Is Shadab Khan Pakistan's best fielder his most iconic moment

52:08 - Why aren't there more players from Karachi in the PCT?

56:04 - Advice to upcoming cricketers and love for Virat Kohli

1:00:13 - Shayan has worked with Shoaib Jatt?!

1:02:30 - Is Babar a selfish player?

1:06:34 - Shayan's favorite innings of Virat Kohli and Dhoni's impact on Indian cricket

1:09:53 - Why Pakistan hasn't made their players into brands compared to India

1:13:39 - Babar's captaincy, and his comparison with Virat Kohli

1:22:13 - Ego factor in South Asian cricket culture and social media usage of players

1:24:43 - Who is the greatest batsman of all time and CT17 final

1:27:17 - Shayan's future plans with his channel and his first sponsorship

1:38:30 - Outro Shayan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shayanplayscricket Nazar playing cricket on Shayan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S34y02UVgS0&ab_channel=ShayanPlaysCricket 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Pakistan Vs New Zealand T20i series preview is here.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Pakistan Vs New Zealand Preview

2:30 - Changes in Pakistan's T20i squad and Mohammad Haris "rested"

10:35 - Can Shadab Khan be replaced?

14:14 - Azam Khan is back

22:12 - The end of the Babar-Rizwan opening partnership

27:47 - Rizwan announced as vice-captain and is Shan Masood dropped?

29:55 - Our predicted Pakistan playing 11 and the upcoming T20 WC

33:00 - More Backward Point live streams coming?

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Here's the episode reviewing the shortest test match in history. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - The shortest test match in history and the Newlands pitch 11:11 - India's ridiculous 1st innings collapse and them being a great test side 17:07 - Cricket boards not scheduling enough tests and India playing tests against lower ranked teams 21:40 - Michael Holding's idea of keeping test cricket alive and Pakistan vs India tests 27:20 - Is Bumrah the most destructive pacer of the last decade and India's fast bowling trio 32:27 - Aiden Markram's hundred and Dean Elgar's last test match 37:15 - South Africa sending their B team for NZ tests and Virat Kohli calming down with aging 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! #indiavssouthafrica #bumrah #indvssa

Welcome back to another episode of Ask Backward Point where we answer your questions.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Thanks for sending in your questions!

1:58 - How far is Pakistan away from having a top-notch test team?

4:25 - Which highlights do we watch to feel better when we are sad?

7:38 - Will Pakistan ever be a good ODI and Test team

11:15 - How were the Shahid Afridi and Shaheen Afridi bats?

14:25 - Is the PSL negatively affecting PCT in longer formats?

17:08 - Should Pakistan change the Rizwan-Babar opening pair in T20Is?

20:02 - How did we overcome with initial struggles of starting a podcast

22:42 - Do we limit our cricket discussions off-camera

23:59 - Our favorite: current Pakistan player, all-time Pakistan player, upcoming Pakistan player, current overseas player, and all time overseas player

27:46 - Our dream guests on the podcast

28:42 - Pakistan's best and worst moments of 2023

30:15 - What changes would we make to Pakistan's domestic cricket?

33:28 - Shaheen's workload and how he can get his rhythm back?

35:55 - Why is Babar Azam struggling and will he be able to come back?

41:03 - Goals of the podcast in the future?

42:24 - Who are our T20 openers?

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🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Is this loss a surprise for us? 3:51 - Amir Jamal's 6 wickets on debut and his struggles to get here 8:20 - Pakistan's wayward bowling and Warner's statement of an innings 13:44 - Pakistan's batting 19:14 - Pakistan's pacers decline in speed and accuracy 24:45 - Praise for Fox Cricket, what if Pakistan batted first and positives 29:41 - What happened to Babar Azam? 38:20 - What happened to Shaheen Afridi and his workload 45:29 - Nathan Lyon gets 500 test wickets and is he the GOAT? 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

In this episode, we look back on Pakistan's test tours to Australia, their record, why they have done so poorly, and what they can learn from India and South Africa as to how to win a series in Australia.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Pakistan in Australia: A History

5:08 - Pakistan's test record in Australia and why they have struggled to win

12:48 - How Pakistan has typically lost most of their games in Australia?

16:11 - How has Pakistan won their 4 matches in Australia?

26:44 - What Pakistan can learn from India's series win in Australia?

31:29 - Analysing how Pakistan's best batsmen have done in Australia

38:03 - Analysing how Pakistan's spinners and pacers have done in Australia

51:10 - How can Pakistan do well in Australia?

59:58 - Our all-time Pakistan 11 to beat Australia

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Imad Wasim announced a surprise retirement from international cricket last week. In this episode, we dive deep into his career, his issues with the PCB, and possible reasons why he retired. We also discuss if Pakistan could become the next West Indies with respect to players retiring to play more league cricket around the world.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Imad Wasim retires from international cricket

3:35 - A look back on Imad's international career and was he a good player?

17:46 - A timeline of Imad's issues with the PCB

33:15 - Imad's comeback in the Pakistan team and threatening PCB

36:24 - Possible reasons why Imad retired from international cricket

43:09 - Will Pakistan become the next West Indies?

49:00 - Do we have a replacement for Imad Wasim?

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🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Pakistan squad for Australia announced

4:35 - King Babar crown moment

7:19 - Thoughts on Pakistan's squad

11:35 - Pakistani players who have previously toured Australia and their stats

23:53 - New additions to the Pakistan test squad and where is Mohammad Abbas?

34:45 - Haris Rauf Vs Wahab Riaz & Hafeez and the problem with Pakistan coaches

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India bottled the Cricket World Cup by choking in the finals. Lets talk about it. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Australia wins the World Cup (again) 4:35 - Australia's winning DNA 9:15 - PM Modi cringe moment in the Indian dressing room 13:03 - Rohit Sharma's wicket and Rohit-Virat's legacy 20:18 - Travis Head smashes India once again in a final 23:53 - Pitch controversy and KL Rahul's innings 25:55 - How was this ODI WC overall? 31:15 - Backward Point's ODI Team of the WC 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

Babar Azam has stepped down as the all-format captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team which has stirred a domino reaction in the PCB. Here's an episode trying to make sense of it. 0:00 - Babar Azam resigns as captain

3:50 - How and why Sarfaraz Ahmed was removed as captain?

11:55 - Who advised to make Babar Azam captain and dost 11 chants

18:24 - Babar's record as captain, mistakes he made, and positives from his captaincy era

28:48 - Babar's resignation and hidden agenda behind removing Babar

34:30 - The build-up to remove Babar as captain

39:19 - Reshuffling in the PCB

45:30 - The decision to make Shan Masood as test captain

53:07 - Anti Babar-Rizwan agenda and Shaheen Afridi as T20I captain 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pakistan is OUT of the WC 2:29 - Is Pakistan a mid-tier ODI team? 13:40 - Would we have made any changes to this Pak squad? 16:14 - Babar's captaincy and individual performance 24:00 - Which loss hurt us the most and does Babar need a break 29:20 - Local coaches vs foreign coaches and does Mickey Arthur need to go? 34:10 - Looking ahead to the semis and closing thoughts 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Qudrat ka nizam failed

6:15 - SL VS NZ review and the decline of SL cricket

14:12 - Why Asian teams are struggling (aside from India)

20:18 - Why it's sad that Pakistan didn't qualify and will there be drastic changes in PCT post-CWC?

24:28 - Babar being a powerful captain, needs to take accountability, and the end of Babar's captaincy era

30:00 - Looking ahead to Pakistan Vs England 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast Spotify:

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0:00 - Glenn Maxwell, the greatest ODI innings of all time?!

7:24 - Records galore

10:38 - Is this the greatest ODI inning of all time and Maxwell batting on one leg

16:12 - The number 4 spot is up for grabs

19:31 - The Australian team backing Maxwell and Aussies not caring about cricket

25:17 - Pakistan Vs India semi-final loading? 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

For the first time in the 146-year history of international cricket, a batsman has been timed out. We discuss the whole incident and the morals and ethics surrounding it.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - The first timed-out dismissal in international cricket history

3:58 - What happened?

8:50 - Why is Bangladesh still a below-average team and captains with characters

15:59 - Shakib's contribution to Bangladesh cricket and is he a clutch player?

21:30 - Why the time-out rule is in place and the "spirit of the game" vs the laws of the game

30:01 - Suggestions to resolve this issue

35:22 - Naseem Shah on Man United's IG and will this SL side beat NZ?

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Fakhar Zaman's blistering knock helps Pakistan edge over New Zealand. Here's the match review attempting to decode that innings and discussing Pakistan's semi-final qualification scenario.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Pakistan beat New Zealand and commentators butchering names

7:20 - Fakhar's ridiculous innings, Babar's captaincy and boundary lengths

23:11 - Babar Azam's crucial innings and the Fakhar-Babar partnership

31:33 - Pakistan's missed chances in this W and would they have chased it if it didn't rain

35:02 - Pakistan's bowling and should they bring back a specialist spinner?

40:32 - Pakistan's qualifications scenario

46:54 - Virat Kohli's 49th century and Pakistani fans not appreciating Babar Azam

50:09 - Closing thoughts

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In this episode, it's all about TEAM INDIA!

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - India are in the semis!

5:54 - Sachin Tendulkar statue & TGC has jokes

11:09 - India vs Sri Lanka match review: India's batting and their impeccable bowling

29:44 - Is this Indian team better than the 2011 one and is India Vs Pakistan SF on?

32:20 - Pakistan's qualification scenario and Pak V NZ preview

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Pakistan broke their losing streak against Bangladesh. Can they still qualify for the semi-finals?

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Pakistan break their losing streak

3:00 - Chaos in the PCB and Babar Azam's chats being leaked

14:50 - 3 changes in Pakistan's 11 and Shaheen's 100th wicket

19:33 - Babar's captaincy, Usama Vs Shadab and how can Pakistan qualify for Semis

29:56 - Shaheen vs Mahmudullah and Wasim jr apologies

32:38 - Fakhar Zaman is back and Abdullah's brilliance

39:42 - Babar Azam's dismissal, should Pakistan have changed their batting order and the way forward

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A dark day in Pakistan cricket's history. Here's the episode discussing what happened. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 - Afghanistan's first win against Pakistan in ODI history 4:20 - Babar Azam's captaincy, Pakistan's fielding and how/why Pakistan got here? 12:43 - What happened to Shadab Khan and Usama Mir 17:22 - Babar Azam's innings and Pakistan's overall batting display 30:55 - Pakistan's disappointing bowling and lack of attacking captaincy by Babar 38:48 - Is Babar Azam to blame for Pakistan's losses? 44:18 - Pakistan's way forward, can they still qualify for SFs and closing thoughts 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backwardpoint/subscribe Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGHVj4AgR2FBB0slp2VOyuw/join 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/6d26NBTA2Z 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

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Our Pakistan Vs Australia review is here. It contains some tough conversations which he needed to have. Enjoy!

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome to Pak Vs Aus review

5:24 - The best Pak team since 1999 at a WC , "rankings" and friendship 11 (Nawaz)

13:25 - Why this loss hurt more than India's and the curse of 1992

19:38 - The toss, the drop catch, and Usama vs Shadab debate

29:08 - Pakistan's death bowling, Babar's captaincy and the role of FC cricket

43:52 - Pakistan's opening stand

49:47 - Is Babar Azam exposed in multinational tournaments and how he can come back?

1:05:23 - Pakistan's tail not fighting and impacting our NRR

1:11:02 - Pakistan's way forward

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In this episode, we talk about Afghanistan and Netherland's historic defeats. We had the pleasure of speaking with Dutch Cricketer, Shariz Ahmed and got his thoughts and reactions on the win. Lastly, we also briefly chatted about the Pakistan Vs Australia game which is to commence on Friday. 🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

3:15 - Afghanistan Vs England Review

15:44 - Netherlands Vs South Africa Review

24:51 - Shariz Ahmed interview

34:50 - Pakistan Vs Australia Preview 💼 Support us on Patreon:

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8-0. The Pakistan vs India match review is here.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - India make it 8-0 against Pakistan at the WC

9:12 - The toss, Pakistan's start, and their approach while batting

30:09 - Pakistan's batting collapse

41:43 - Shadab Khan's bowling form and Bumrah V Rizwan

46:16 - Rohit Sharma's aggressive intent and Shaheen's bowling form

56:02 - Did Pakistan ever have a chance to win and looking forward for Pakistan in this WC

1:05:30 - Positives for Pakistan to take

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The Pakistan Vs India music festival and cricket match preview is here.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - India Vs Pakistan music festival is here

2:30 - Backward Point Vs Sports Yaari happened last night

6:13 - Does Pakistan have a chance against India and Pakistan Vs India WC history

12:55 - What should Pakistan do if they win the toss and the Imam Vs Fakhar debate

18:08 - How can Pakistan stay calm, what is up with Shaheen Afridi and the Shadab Vs Usama Mir debate

22:10 - Babar Azam's form, Pakistan's approach in the powerplay and challenges for Pakistan

27:42 - Pakistan's strategy and Indian players to watch out for

33:29 - Is Rizwan Pakistan's best wicketkeeper - batsman

35:33 - Our message to the fans and closing thoughts

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📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!

In this episode, history will be discussed, records will be broken and Pakistan will be marking their futures in the annals of Cricket.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - Pakistan make HISTORY

4:35 - Pakistan's bowling and what has happened to Shaheen Afridi?

19:35 - Pakistan's batting: Abdullah in for Fakhar and Imam's dismissal

25:43 - Babar Azam's misery in tournaments continues

31:09 - The Abdullah Shafique and Rizwan masterclass

40:07 - Is captaincy affecting Babar's performance as a batsman, key moments in the match and commentary at this CWC
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In this episode, we discuss the runfest which was the SA vs SL game, Virat Kohli's brilliant knock to save India and we also bring to you a preview of PAK vs SL. Enjoy!

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 - South Africa vs Sri Lanka was a runs fest and what has cricket become?

11:11 - India Vs Australia review: King Kohli and KL Rahul save India

28:24 - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Preview: Should Pakistan change their 11?

38:26 - Have our top 4 teams changed and Rachin Ravendra's name 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard! 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/point_backward 💼 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/FudwhkMZ 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com

Review of Pakistan's first World Cup match against the Netherlands and other World Cup chat.

0:00 - The mismanagement of this WC

14:50 - The Fakhar Zaman issue and Pakistan's top order flopping

25:58 - Saud Shakeel and Rizwan partnership

37:32 - Shadab-Nawaz partnership, and THAT run out

40:55 - Babar's captaincy and Pakistan's bowling

54:03 - Are we happy with this win and looking ahead

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Here's our episode discussing Pakistan's WC warm up matches and previewing the Pakistan vs Netherlands WC match. 0:00 - How seriously should we be taking these warm-up matches?

4:37 - Pakistan in warm up matches in 1992, 2009, visa issues and landing in India

8:16 - Indian conditions and issues in Pakistan team

16:40 - How Pakistan can qualify for semis

21:08 - Pak V Ned Preview: Conditions, Playing 11, key players and winning strategy

29:47 - Why players from Karachi are great players of spin and playing high risk cricket

35:15 - Which teams can Pakistan beat in the WC and who can score a 200 for Pakistan in this WC?

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The World Cup squad is here! Lots to talk about here. 0:00 - Pakistan's World Cup squad FINALLY got announced

3:48 - Hassan Ali's rise, decline, and opportunity of redemption

16:26 - The Mohammad Amir debate

26:16 - Do we really need Imad Wasim in the team?

29:50 - Babar Azam's selection as a captain and Abrar Ahmed in the reserves

35:10 - Scheduling, player fatigue, and player compensation

39:33 - Naseem Shah's injury and possible playing 11s for the World Cup

51:08 - Can Babar Azam win the World Cup and looking ahead Connect: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/point_backward Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2lNbQxjAxGwKKswH54v40R Linktree: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod

In this episode, the boys discuss er.. the Asia Cup final? If you wanna call it that. Enjoy! 0:00 - India are Asian Champions!

2:51 - A record-breaking ODI and how good India's bowling has been

12:10 - Mohammad Siraj's exceptional spell and the best ODI spells of all time

18:15 - India's formidable bowling attack and Sri Lanka's batting

21:50 - Closing thoughts on the 2023 Asia Cup and looking forward to CWC Connect: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardPointPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/point_backward Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2lNbQxj Linktree: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod

Pakistan has been knocked out of the Asia Cup. Let's talk. 0:00 - Pakistan is out of the Asia Cup

6:12 - Travel fatigue for Pakistani players, hosting rights and home advantage

14:40 - Unexpected injuries and out-of-form players

19:59 - Pakistan announces their playing 11 before the match

23:39 - Babar's captaincy, changes in the 11, and Pakistan's bench strength

34:15 - Pakistan's missed chances, middle over bowling issues, and Shan Masood vs. ABD

41:01 - Is Babar Azam a clutch player?

47:42 - Babar Azam's captaincy today and the problem with playing too many T20s

56:44 - Has Shaheen Afridi been neutralized by the world and Zaman Khan's final over

1:01:19 - What if Pakistan had won and unanswered questions...

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EMERGENCY POD is back! The lads discuss the 24.1 overs bowled on Day 1 of the Pakistan vs. India ODI. Yes, you heard it right! Now sit back, and enjoy!

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In this episode, the boys talk about how Pakistan has been undefeated in this Asia Cup. So what's next? Let's discuss.

0:00 - Pakistan is UNDEFEATED and quick catch-up

3:54 - Pakistan's pace trio attack strikes again and Faheem Ashraf back in the team

11:37 - Pakistan's poor bowling in the middle overs, the benefit of part timers and Naseem's injury scare

20:13 - Is Fakhar Zaman's poor form a point of concern now and mental health for cricketers

31:59 - Bangladesh bowlers appreciation, Babar Azam's wicket and Imam-Rizwan partnership

38:34 - Net run rate, did Pakistan play slow and looking ahead for next games 42:28 - Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan last over madness, the Asia Cup format and 2023 CWC hype

48:48 - Closing thoughts Connect: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/point_backward Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2lNbQxjAxGwKKswH54v40R?si=59292c7431124275 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod

In this episode, the boys break down the 2nd ODI match between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Imam Ul Haq's brilliant knock, Shadab's crucial contribution, the mankad, and Naseem Shah's final over heroics. 0:00 - EMERGENCY PODCAST IS HERE

1:15 - Afghanistan's batting vs. Pakistan's bowling and Usama Mir's selections

15:43 - Why some Pakistani players look rusty and why Pakistan's top-order is so good

21:16 - Babar & Imam's crucial partnership and what makes Afghanistan's spinners so dangerous

27:08 - Rizwan batting at 4 and Salman Agha's dismissal

31:54 - USAMA MIR bats ahead of Iftikhar?!

34:04 - Shadab Khan's sensible knock, and that no ball that should have been

38:08 - That Shadab Khan Mankad - let's talk about it

43:11 - Naseem Shah the batsman does it AGAIN

49:20 - Suggested changes to Pakistan's playing 11 for the 3rd ODI Connect: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/point_backward Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2lNbQxjAxGwKKswH54v40R?si=59292c7431124275 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod

In this episode, we talk about the insane last few weeks we had, the haris podcast which went viral and the GT20 experience as a whole. We also reviewed the Pakistan squad which for the Afghanistan series and Asia Cup and also did a series preview of the Pakistan Vs Afghanistan series. 0:00 - This podcast will be in English

2:33 - How the podcast started, getting in touch with GT20 & the experience of talking to star players

11:06 - The Mohammad Haris podcast going viral and it’s aftermath

23:08 - Respects to Azam Khan appearing on the podcast against all odds

29:03 - Pakistan 18-man squad review

40:03 - Message to the fans for this Afghanistan series

42:05 - Outro Connect: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/point_backward Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2lNbQxjAxGwKKswH54v40R?si=59292c7431124275 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod

In this episode, we spoke to Azam Khan as he discusses his life and career. He addresses criticism, mental health, and his journey from PSL to the Pakistan team. He also talks about his interests in music, and watches, and shares a memorable shot from the PSL.

0:00 - AZAM KHAN is on the pod

1:05 - Addressing how critical we were of Azam and how we got him on the pod

3:24 - How was it like growing up as Moin Khan's son and Azam's early cricket days

9:01 - Azam's cricket journey to get to the PSL

16:49 - Azam's PSL debut, overcoming self-doubts and dealing with the parchi tag

24:33 - How Azam deals with hate comments and mental health in Pakistan

27:27 - Azam's call-up to the Pakistan team

29:55 - Azam on dealing with criticism after the Afghanistan series

33:45 - Azam's take on what Haris said about the emerging Asia Cup

35:45 - Azam on his role in the team and focussing on his fielding

38:08 - The struggles of being a well-known cricketer and maintaining relationships

43:20 - Azam on how he got into music, who he listens to in Pakistan and Atif Vs Arijit?

48:54 - How Azam got into John Mayer, watching Coldplay in concert

54:30 - How Azam got into watches and his dream watch

57:22 - How Azam picked his shirt number in the Pakistan team?

59:38 - Azam walks us through his insane shot against Hasnain in the PSL Connect: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/point_backward Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2lNbQxjAxGwKKswH54v40R?si=59292c7431124275 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod

In this episode, we talk to Sameen Rana, the COO of Lahore Qalandars. On Sameen Rana’s first podcast appearance, he shares interesting insights and stories about the Lahore Qalandars, winning back-to-back PSL titles, finding Haris Rauf, and giving Shaheen Afridi captaincy.

0:00 - Sameen Bhai on his time in Canada

1:43 - The story behind how Sameen & Atif bhai bought Lahore Qalandars

9:43 - How the name "Qalandars" came about and the emotions involved

18:37 - How Sameen Bhai dealt with the criticism after consistent failures?

24:23 - The Haris Rauf story

45:53 - The decision of making Shaheen Afridi captain

51:50 - Shaheen Afridi's captaincy & batting in 2023 PSL Final

55:52 - Qalandars branching out to other leagues and their business model

59:45 - Qalandars role in Global T20 League

1:01:38 - Local coaches & Pakistani's mindset

1:03:17 - How to own a PSL team and how important passion is. Connect: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/point_backward Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2lNbQxjAxGwKKswH54v40R?si=59292c7431124275 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod

In this episode, we talk to Shane Bond who discusses his experiences in Canada, his cricket journey as an express pace bowler, reasons for being inactive on social media, challenges of commentary, playing in Australia, and his reflections on the 2003 ODI World Cup. He also shares insights into his fitness routine, coaching career, and working with top bowlers like Bumrah and Southee. The video touches on improving cricket in Canada and the future of ODI and Test cricket. 0:00 - Shane's experience in Canada so far

2:23 - How Shane got into cricket and when he knew he was an express pace bowler

5:12 - Why Shane is inactive on social media

7:24 - Shane on his commentary stints, the challenges of being a commentator and his favorite commentators

10:28 - Shane on living his dream of playing in Australia

11:34 - The 2003 ODI World Cup, trying to break the 100mph barrier with Shoaib Akhtar & Brett Lee and how he increased his pace

15:54 - Shane's routine when he was trying to be the best bowler and modern-day fitness standards

18:27 - Shane on how he could have avoided recurring injuries

20:21 - Why Shane picked coaching as a career option, coaching Jasprit Bumrah and Tim Southee

24:15 - The moment when Shane decided to retire as a player and how his body feels now

28:12 - Shane on working with Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad, Tim Southee & Trent Boult and what makes them great bowlers

30:47 - How can Canada improve their cricket

35:20 - The future of ODI and Test cricket Connect: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/backwardpointpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/point_backward Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2lNbQxjAxGwKKswH54v40R?si=59292c7431124275 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod